Jennifer Baltus MSN RN
Greensburg,IN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate family nurse practitioner post-masters certificate student with twenty-two years of clinical and administrative nursing experience eager to secure clinical preceptors for upcoming clinical rotations encompassing family practice, internal medicine, chronic disease management, pediatrics, and women's health.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care Center, Staff Charge Nurse
Major Health Partners
02.2022 - Current
- Provide bedside nursing care for variety of patient populations, including pediatrics, infusion/transfusion/injection administration, and observation care for rule out chest pain, syncope, post-op short stays for all patients who didn't meet full inpatient criteria
- Achieved Clinical Ladder I status within first year, advancing to Clinical Ladder III status by second year.
- Train new hire nurses, precepted Ivy Tech, IUPUC, and WGU nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Develop and maintain close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Regional Clinical Operations Specialist
Interim HealthCare of S.E. Indiana
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed as lead liaison for nine offices in the S.E. Indiana region
- Expert in subject matter regarding CMS and Indiana regulation, Interim policy/procedures, and internal day to day operations
- Supported day to day operations and support offices during times of transition or vacancies
- Onboarded, trained, and provided continuing education for branch and clinical managers
- Analyzed and monitored statistics, including financials, recruitment, staff utilization, SHP quality outcomes
- Developed processes to eliminate clinical and office knowledge gaps
- Assisted with office expansion and development of future sites
Infection Prevention Nurse & Immunization Clinic Supervisor
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Management of Infection Prevention and Control organization-wide (inpatient and outpatient clinics)
- Lead Patient Safety Council incorporating Infection Prevention, Falls Team, Readmissions Team, Sepsis Committee, Utilization Review, Resuscitation Committee, Medication Safety, and Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
- Lead member and coordinator of Water Management Committee
- Supervisor of Immunization Clinic, a facility that administered age-appropriate vaccines to insured and uninsured infants through adults utilizing the Vaccines for Children program where applicable
- Conducted audits and monitoring for infection prevention and quality in high-risk areas, including internal central sterile supply, dietary kitchen and storage, environmental services throughout the hospital, and physical environment throughout the organization
- Completed infection control risk assessments for all applicable physical environment changes, improvements, and construction
- Abstraction and review of medical charts and records for critical data reporting including NHSN data and state reportable metrics
- Engaged nursing home IGT partners regarding infection prevention and control
- Met and educated all new hires on basic infection control standards, including hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and mask wearing
- Contributed to Emergency Management Team from an Infection Prevention and Control lens.
Quality Outcomes Coordinator
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted the Quality Management Director in monitoring and documenting the Quality Management System for the organization
- Lead departments through root cause analysis, action plans, and A3 development processes
- Abstraction and review of medical charts for critical data reporting including Core Measures, Clinical Quality Metrics, assisting in risk analysis, and coordinating provider and staff experience opportunities
- Versed in DNV-GL Healthcare regulatory guidelines and can perform duties according to organizational regulations and procedures
- Evaluated health system risk through incident reporting and physical environment audits.
Cancer Care Nurse Manager
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
Cancer Care Nurse Navigator
Columbus Regional Health
09.2011 - 12.2015
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Health
06.2002 - 09.2011
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
05.2002
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Training staff
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse - CMSRN 2023-present
- Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality - CPHQ, 2018 to 2020
- Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN, 2013-2017
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certified, 2014-2017
- Critical Care Certified Nurse - CCRN, 2008-2014
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Center, Staff Charge Nurse
Major Health Partners
02.2022 - Current
Regional Clinical Operations Specialist
Interim HealthCare of S.E. Indiana
01.2021 - 02.2022
Infection Prevention Nurse & Immunization Clinic Supervisor
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
Quality Outcomes Coordinator
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2018
Cancer Care Nurse Manager
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
Cancer Care Nurse Navigator
Columbus Regional Health
09.2011 - 12.2015
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Health
06.2002 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
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